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Jake Bates landing spots: Lions, Vikings rank among best fits for Michigan Panthers star kicker

In 2022, Kavontae Turpin went from star New Jersey Generals playmaker to an All-Pro return man for the Cowboys. Dallas followed up its success in 2023 by signing Birmingham Stallions kicker Brandon Aubrey and seeing the former soccer player turn into an All-Pro talent who made an NFL record 35 consecutive field goals to begin his career. The 2024 cycle of spring-league signings is expected to be highlighted by another kicker: Michigan Panthers star Jake Bates, who has taken the UFL by storm. Bates didn't attempt a single field goal during his college career.